Neil,
Good decision! VS .NET 2003 is faster than VS .NET 2002 and fixes some bugs in VS .NET as well as the .NET Framework. In addition, it gives you the ability to create Smart Device (PocketPC, Windows CE) applications.
Regards,
Kevin McNeish
Eight-Time .NET MVP
VFP and iOS Author, Speaker & Trainer
Oak Leaf Enterprises, Inc.
Chief Architect, MM Framework
http://www.oakleafsd.com